Ronald E. Helsel Sr.

Ronald E. Helsel Sr., 75, of Kunkletown, died Monday at Lehigh Valley Trauma Center. He was the loving husband of Susan (Dufault) Helsel, with whom he shared his life for 37 years.

He was born June 6, 1937, in Roaring Spring, the son of the late John F. and Eva May (Hartman) Helsel.

Ronald retired from Roadway Express, where he had been employed for 20 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

He was the loving father of Sandra Vohs of Myrtle Beach, S.C., David Dufault and his wife, Paula, of West Hartford, Conn., Ronald E. Helsel Jr. of Myrtle Beach, Stephen M. Dufault of East Meadow, N.Y., Robert Helsel of Myrtle Beach, Lewis P. Dufault II and his wife, Darlene, of Catawba, N.C., Wendy Ruesch of Westbury, N.Y., and Donald Helsel and his wife, Liz, of Oceanside, N.Y. He was the beloved Grandpap of Brandon and Dana Vohs, Nova Jack Helsel, Jessica, Jacob and Joshua Dufault, Christopher and Samantha Ruesch, and Kalina and Lewis P. Dufault III. He is also survived by four sisters, Vivian Kensinger of Bakers Summit, Sarah Gonsman and husband, Ronnie, of Hollidaysburg, Darla Helsel and husband, David, of Roaring Spring, and Pat McCaulley and husband, Kevin, of Bellwood; two brothers, Jack Helsel and wife Mary of Martinsburg and Bill Helsel of Leamersville; and many special nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by three sisters, Sandy Helsel, Anna Mary Heinrich and Shirley Markle.

Friends will be received from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 23, in the Todd T. Thompson Funeral Home, Roaring Spring, where a funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. by Rev. Joel Kletzing. Inurnment will be made in Greenlawn Cemetery, Roaring Spring.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ronald's memory may be given to the family.